Slow First Half Stings UM-Dearborn in 82–58 Home Loss to Aquinas
An early scoring drought proved difficult to overcome for the University of Michigan-Dearborn women’s basketball team, as the Wolverines fell 82–58 to Aquinas on Tuesday night at home.
DEARBORN, Mich. -- The University of Michigan-Dearborn women's basketball team was unable to recover from a slow start, dropping an 82–58 decision to Aquinas (MI) on February 4.
UM-Dearborn struggled offensively in the opening half, scoring just 19 points over the first two quarters and trailing 39–19 at halftime. Aquinas took advantage of the slow start by shooting efficiently and building steady separation, while the Wolverines were held to 19.0 percent shooting from the field in the first half.
The Wolverines showed more energy after the break, scoring 15 points in the third quarter and 24 in the fourth, but Aquinas continued to answer, maintaining control throughout. UM-Dearborn's best stretch came in the final period, when it outscored Aquinas 24–17, but the deficit was too large to mount a serious comeback.
Marissa Thomas led UM-Dearborn with 16 points, going 9-for-10 from the free-throw line while adding four rebounds and three assists. Sydney Dixon followed with 13 points, while Nyla Hood provided a spark off the bench with 10 points on 3-of-4 shooting. Tamia Tounsel added seven rebounds to pace the Wolverines on the glass.
UM-Dearborn finished the game shooting 33.3 percent from the field and 26.7 percent from three-point range, while Aquinas shot 51.9 percent overall and connected on 10 three-pointers. The Wolverines forced 21 turnovers but committed 20 of their own, contributing to the final margin.
